4/27/2013 |
Padres enjoying superlative defensive playOne positive aspect of the Padres' play over the past few weeks has been the solid defensive work from essentially the entire roster, as the club had not committed an error in its last 11 games entering Saturday.

4/27/2013 |
Molina day to day after being hit by a pitchRays catcher Jose Molina had to leave in the fourth inning of Saturday night's 10-4 win against the Chicago White Sox after being hit by a pitch just above the right knee. He is listed as day to day with a right quad contusion.

4/27/2013 |
Vargas returns to fond memories in SeattleAngels left-hander Jason Vargas on Sunday will make his first career start against the Mariners, a club with which he won 33 games and posted 3.96 ERA over the past three season before heading to Anaheim in a trade for Kendrys Morales.

4/27/2013 |
Xolos, Club America to play match at Petco ParkThe Padres announced Saturday that Petco Park will host an exhibition soccer match featuring the Xolos de Tijuana on July 6 at 7:30 p.m. PT. The non-league match will pit the Xolos against Club America in the 2013 San Diego Clasico.

4/27/2013 |
Affeldt could return after another 'pen sessionContrary to earlier indications, Jeremy Affeldt might not have to face hitters before being activated from the disabled list. Affeldt threw 30 pitches in the bullpen Saturday, marking the first time he had worked off a mound since straining his right side April 14.

4/27/2013 |
Outman relieved Gregorius OK after pitch to headRockies left-hander Josh Outman began to feel less stressed Saturday after visiting with D-backs shortstop Didi Gregorius, whom Outman hit in the right temple with a pitch on Friday night.

4/27/2013 |
MLB Players Association clinic teaches fundamentalsMore than 100 kids were at Boston Common on Saturday morning taking advantage of a free clinic offered by the MLB Players Association that allows children to learn fundamentals from former Major Leaguers, get a free lunch, a few autographs and hours of unrestricted energy release.

4/27/2013 |
Narveson begins rehab process by playing catchLeft-hander Chris Narveson played catch Saturday for the first time since he sprained a ligament in his left middle finger, the first step in what will be a relatively long rehabilitation.

4/27/2013 |
Villanueva, Nolasco to meet in Cubs-Marlins finaleAmong the game's best in April, Cubs right-hander Carlos Villanueva will look to finish the month out strong as he takes the hill in Sunday's series finale against right-hander Ricky Nolasco and the Marlins in Miami. A win would give the Cubs a sweep and a four-game winning streak.

4/27/2013 |
Advanced stats show upside to McCarthy's slow startThroughout Brandon McCarthy's winless stretch over his first five outings of the season, the D-backs right-hander has maintained that he is pitching well but getting unlucky at inopportune times and then letting the damage snowball.

4/27/2013 |
DL stint likely for right-hander FloydWhite Sox starter Gavin Floyd exited in the third inning of Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Rays at U.S. Cellular Field due to a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow.

4/27/2013 |
Consistent Correia tries to break Rangers' spellThe Twins will look to become the first team this season to defeat the Rangers on consecutive days when the clubs wrap up a four-game series on Sunday at Target Field. Minnesota sends its most consistent starter to the mound in Kevin Correia in an attempt to break Texas' hot start to the season.

4/27/2013 |
Facing southpaw, Astros use right-handed-only lineupManager Bo Porter stood near the lineup card in the visitors' clubhouse prior to Saturday's game as outfielder Brandon Barnes and first baseman Brandon Laird glanced to see their names in the second and third spots, respectively.

4/27/2013 |
Alonso's doubles key in Padres' walk-off victoryNick Hundley drove in the game-winning run in the 12th as the Padres twice rallied back from deficits to defeat the San Francisco Giants, 8-7, in the second of a three-game series at Petco Park on Saturday.